of denominational backgrounds. The mission of the Stephen Ministries organization is summed up in St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. “To equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ” (Ephesians 4:12–13). Notes External links PBS 2011 Instructive videos See also Pastoral counseling Christian counseling Organizations based in St. Louis Organizations established in 1975